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What happens during a transurethral resection of prostate?

In transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), a combined visual and surgical instrument (resectoscope) is inserted through the urethra where it’s surrounded by prostate tissue. An electrical loop cuts away excess prostate tissue to improve urine flow. You’ll likely stay in the hospital for one to two days.

What are the side effects of transurethral resection of prostate?

What are the risks of a TURP?

  • Bladder injury.
  • Bleeding.
  • Blood in the urine after surgery.
  • Electrolyte abnormalities.
  • Infection.
  • Loss of erections.
  • Painful or difficult urination.
  • Retrograde ejaculation (when ejaculate goes into the bladder and not out the penis)

What happens to the prostate after TURP?

The minor side effects associated with TURP surgeries usually go away as the urethra and prostate tissues become less inflamed, usually within a few weeks. Though TURP surgeries may or may not be associated with erectile difficulty in some people, they can decrease the volume of semen produced during ejaculation.

What part of prostate is removed with TURP?

A TURP is an operation to treat urinary blockage caused by enlargement of the prostate. The procedure removes the part of the prostate gland that surrounds the urethra and causes obstruction to the urethra as a result of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BHP).

How long do you need a catheter after prostate surgery?

Your doctor and health care team will decide how long you need to have a catheter. For example, after prostate cancer surgery, most men will have a catheter for about two weeks.

What is life like after prostate removal?

The majority of men show vast improvement by approximately six months after surgery. Many men may continue to wear a very thin pad, for security.” An initial treatment for urinary incontinence is Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, which are vital for bladder control.

Is a PSA of 6.5 Bad?

PSA levels under 4 ng/ml are generally considered normal, while levels over 4 ng/ml are considered abnormal. PSA levels between 4 and 10 ng/ml indicate a risk of prostate cancer higher than normal. When the PSA level is above 10 ng/ml, risk of prostate cancer is much higher.

Do you need a bag after prostate removal?

Urine Catheter/Urinary Control When you leave the hospital, you will still have the urinary catheter in place. The catheter will remain for approximately six to nine days after the operation. We will attach the catheter to a leg bag that you can hide under your pants.

Is TURP the same as removing the prostate?

Is TURP the same as removing the Prostate. No. TURP and other procedures for BPH remove only enough tissue to relieve urine blockage. In a few cases, the prostate may continue to grow, and urinary problems return. You should continue to have your prostate checked once a year even after surgery to make sure that BPH or prostate cancer has not developed.

What does Transurethral incision of the prostate involve?

Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) is a procedure to treat urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate . It’s generally used for men with small- to moderated-sized prostates. A combined visual and surgical instrument (resectoscope) is inserted through the tip of your penis into the tube that carries urine from your bladder (urethra).

Should you have surgery for an enlarged prostate?

Surgery can help if your enlarged prostate is causing serious problems—such as kidney problems or repeated urinary tract infections—or if medicines haven’t helped. The most important thing in deciding whether to have surgery is how much the symptoms bother you. Surgery works well for most men.

What surgical options are available for enlarged prostate?

There are several types of surgery to treat an enlarged prostate, including transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP), open surgery, and laser surgery. In all of them, your doctor removes prostate tissue that is restricting urine flow within the urethra.

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